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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Public Art plays an important role in the development of a city. It gives expression and energy to public places and can transform a place of functionality into one that inspires and challenges people.

Engaging public art works can be found all around our city; sculptures, street art and memorials bring enhance our gardens and parks, city centre and residential areas.

Public Art Catalogue

The Public Art Catalogue​ ​is a guide to sculpture, murals, carvings and installations in Hamilton. It is the product of collaboration between the Council and a number of key partners in the philanthropic, business and education sectors to bring the work of gifted local and national artists to the public’s attention.

The catalogue features profiles on 38 permanent and temporary artworks in Hamilton. Each artwork is ​referenced by a number that can be located on the map at the end of the publication. ​

Hamilton's Public Art Collection ​

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Sculpture​:

The Farming Family​

Artist:​

Margriet Windhausen (Van Den Berg|)​

Material:​

Cast in Bronze​

Date:​

Unveiled 1990 - Gift from Robert Jones Investments to City​

Location:​

Corner of Ulster and Victoria Street on Road Island​

Painting:​

Founders Theatre Mural​

Artist:​

Ralph Hotere​

Material:​

10x3m car lacquer, multi-coloured on black, on 3 panels​

Date:​

Unveiled 25.08.1973 - sponsored by HCC and QEII Arts Council​

Location:​

Founders Theatre​

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Painting:​

Nga Uri O Hinetuparimaunga

Artist:​

Chris Booth and Diggeress Te Kanawa

Material:​

Hinuera Stone

Date:​

Commissioned 2005

Location:​

Hamilton Gardens Entrance

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Sculpture:​

Hamilton Gardens Mural

Artist:​

Derek Kerwood and Megan Godfrey

Material:​

Wooden - Camphor laurel

Date:​

Location:​

Hamilton Gardens Pavilion

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Sculpture:​

"Life in the Waikato; Te Noho i te Rohe o Waikato"

Artist:​

Waikato Woodcarvers

Material:​

Wooden wall mural in 12 parts

Date:​

1985

Location:​

HCC Admin building, behind/above reception counter

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Sculpture:​

Little Bull

Artist:​

Molly Macalister

Material:​

Cast in Bronze

Date:​

Installed April 1968 - Sponsored by QEII Arts Council and Hamilton Jaycees